Question 1

Organizational change refers to the adoption of a new idea or behavior by an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A(n) __________ means incorporating structures and processes that are appropriate for both the creative impulse and for the systematic implementation of innovations.

Accepted Answer

ambidextro

Question 3

Refreezing is the reinforcement stage of organization development in which individuals acquire new attitudes or values and are rewarded for them by the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Three critical innovation strategies for changing products and technologies are exploration, discovery, and innovation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Creativity refers to the generation of novel ideas that might meet perceived needs or respond to opportunities for the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

__________ is the stage of organization development in which individuals acquire new attitudes or values and are rewarded for them by the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the stage of organization development...

Question 7

An idea incubator is a mechanism that provides a safe harbor where ideas from employees throughout the company can be developed without interference from company bureaucracy or politics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

__________ is an organization development approach that brings together people from different parts of the organization (and often including outside stakeholders) to discuss problems or opportunities and plan for change.

Accepted Answer

Large-grou

Question 9

Which of the following is the stage of organization development in which individuals acquire new attitudes or values and are rewarded for them by the organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Refreezing 
B)  Restating 
C)  Unfreezing 
D)  Changing 
E)  Jumping 
A)  Refreezing 
B)  Restating 
C)  Unfreezing 
D)  Changing 
E)  Jumping

Question 10

The fear of the unknown is perhaps the biggest obstacle to organizational change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Centralization and short time horizon are characteristics of a creative organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Mergers/acquisitions, organizational decline, and conflict management are the three types of current problems that organization development can help managers address.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain the concept of force-field analysis.

Accepted Answer

Force-field analysis grew from the work

Question 14

Managers in creative companies avoid risk and experimentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Training is one of the most frequently used approaches to changing people's mind-sets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

John's company is working on a major new product, which will completely change the way we currently listen to music. John works in a unit responsible for developing the innovation. John's unit operates in a separate building and is not constrained by organizational rules and procedures. John is most likely working:

Accepted Answer

A)  in a new-venture team. 
B)  for an idea champion. 
C)  for a company that uses open innovation. 
D)  in a crowdsourced project. 
E)  for a company that uses innovation by acquisition. 
A)  in a new-venture team. 
B)  for an idea champion. 
C)  for a company that uses open innovation. 
D)  in a crowdsourced project. 
E)  for a company that uses innovation by acquisition.

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic of the large-group intervention model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Results in incremental change 
B)  Learning for the small group 
C)  Addresses the entire system 
D)  Gradual time frame 
E)  Limited distribution 
A)  Results in incremental change 
B)  Learning for the small group 
C)  Addresses the entire system 
D)  Gradual time frame 
E)  Limited distribution

Question 18

The innovation strategy for changing products and technologies that involves creating conditions and systems to facilitate internal and external coordination and knowledge sharing is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  exploration. 
B)  cooperation. 
C)  entrepreneurship. 
D)  innovation roles. 
E)  discovery. 
A)  exploration. 
B)  cooperation. 
C)  entrepreneurship. 
D)  innovation roles. 
E)  discovery.

Question 19

A(n) __________ is a person who sees the need for and champions productive change within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  creative individual 
B)  catalyst 
C)  idea champion 
D)  sponsor 
E)  idea incubator 
A)  creative individual 
B)  catalyst 
C)  idea champion 
D)  sponsor 
E)  idea incubator

Question 20

Organization development focuses on the human and social aspects of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Organizational change refers to the adoption of a new idea or behavior by an organization.

A(n) __________ means incorporating structures and processes that are appropriate for both the creative impulse and for the systematic implementation of innovations.

Refreezing is the reinforcement stage of organization development in which individuals acquire new attitudes or values and are rewarded for them by the organization.

Three critical innovation strategies for changing products and technologies are exploration, discovery, and innovation.

Creativity refers to the generation of novel ideas that might meet perceived needs or respond to opportunities for the organization.

__________ is the stage of organization development in which individuals acquire new attitudes or values and are rewarded for them by the organization.

An idea incubator is a mechanism that provides a safe harbor where ideas from employees throughout the company can be developed without interference from company bureaucracy or politics.

__________ is an organization development approach that brings together people from different parts of the organization (and often including outside stakeholders) to discuss problems or opportunities and plan for change.

Which of the following is the stage of organization development in which individuals acquire new attitudes or values and are rewarded for them by the organization?

The fear of the unknown is perhaps the biggest obstacle to organizational change.

Centralization and short time horizon are characteristics of a creative organization.

Mergers/acquisitions, organizational decline, and conflict management are the three types of current problems that organization development can help managers address.

Explain the concept of force-field analysis.

Managers in creative companies avoid risk and experimentation.

Training is one of the most frequently used approaches to changing people's mind-sets.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the large-group intervention model?

The innovation strategy for changing products and technologies that involves creating conditions and systems to facilitate internal and external coordination and knowledge sharing is known as:

A(n) __________ is a person who sees the need for and champions productive change within the organization.

Organization development focuses on the human and social aspects of the organization.

The World of Innovative Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Planning and Global Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Understanding Invidividual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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Exam 11: Managing Change and Innovation

Organizational change refers to the adoption of a new idea or behavior by an organization.

A(n) __________ means incorporating structures and processes that are appropriate for both the creative impulse and for the systematic implementation of innovations.

Refreezing is the reinforcement stage of organization development in which individuals acquire new attitudes or values and are rewarded for them by the organization.

Three critical innovation strategies for changing products and technologies are exploration, discovery, and innovation.

Creativity refers to the generation of novel ideas that might meet perceived needs or respond to opportunities for the organization.

__________ is the stage of organization development in which individuals acquire new attitudes or values and are rewarded for them by the organization.

An idea incubator is a mechanism that provides a safe harbor where ideas from employees throughout the company can be developed without interference from company bureaucracy or politics.

__________ is an organization development approach that brings together people from different parts of the organization (and often including outside stakeholders) to discuss problems or opportunities and plan for change.

Which of the following is the stage of organization development in which individuals acquire new attitudes or values and are rewarded for them by the organization?

The fear of the unknown is perhaps the biggest obstacle to organizational change.

Centralization and short time horizon are characteristics of a creative organization.

Mergers/acquisitions, organizational decline, and conflict management are the three types of current problems that organization development can help managers address.

Explain the concept of force-field analysis.

Managers in creative companies avoid risk and experimentation.

Training is one of the most frequently used approaches to changing people's mind-sets.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the large-group intervention model?

The innovation strategy for changing products and technologies that involves creating conditions and systems to facilitate internal and external coordination and knowledge sharing is known as:

A(n) __________ is a person who sees the need for and champions productive change within the organization.

Organization development focuses on the human and social aspects of the organization.

The World of Innovative Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Planning and Global Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Understanding Invidividual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Filters